TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) — Iran will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until the United States fulfills commitments outlined in a memorandum of understanding, including lifting a naval blockade and easing economic restrictions, Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said. Qalibaf said Tehran wants the removal of restrictions on maritime acti...
ANKARA, Türkiye (MNTV) — Türkiye is expanding and modernizing several customs crossings along its border with Syria as bilateral trade, transit traffic and passenger movement continue to grow between the two countries. The Turkish Ministry of Trade is carrying out projects to increase the capacity of border facilities and improve infrastructur...
BAGHDAD, Iraq (MNTV) — Iran and Iraq have agreed to work toward easing banking restrictions and improving financial mechanisms between the two countries as they seek to expand economic cooperation. Iranian Central Bank Governor Abdolnasser Hemmati discussed banking and economic issues with Iraqi Central Bank Governor Nizar Nasser Hussein and I...
CAIRO, Egypt (MNTV) — Egypt is targeting 30 million international tourist arrivals annually by 2030 as the government seeks to increase tourism revenues and strengthen the sector’s role in national economic growth. Tourism and Antiquities Minister Sherif Fathy and Planning and Economic Development Minister Ahmed Rostom discussed measures to be...
TUNIS, Tunisia (MNTV) — Tunisia’s historic town of Sidi Bou Said is attracting more international visitors following its recent inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List, raising increased tourism revenue and renewed efforts to preserve its heritage, according to Bastille Post. The centuries-old Mediterranean town, situated on a cliff overlo...
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — Riyadh is expanding its public art landscape by placing permanent installations across metro stations, business districts, pedestrian bridges and public spaces, making contemporary art increasingly accessible outside traditional museums and galleries. According to Arab News, the initiative is led by Riyadh Art, a ...
BRISTOL, United Kingdom (MNTV) — A boat carrying 12 activists has departed the southern English city of Bristol as part of an international flotilla seeking to challenge Israel’s blockade of Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid to Palestinians. The vessel, named “Kate,” was sent off from Hannover Quay on Sunday as supporters gathered to see the [...
DAMASCUS, Syria (MNTV) — Israeli forces abducted several young men during a military incursion into western Daraa province, adding to a series of Israeli operations in southern Syria that have drawn accusations of violating Syrian sovereignty. According to Syria’s Al-Ikhbariya television, around 10 Israeli military vehicles entered Abidin vill...
WASHINGTON (MNTV) — President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Oman if the Gulf state interferes with his efforts to end the US-Israel war on Iran, renewing tensions with a longtime American partner that has played a key mediation role between Washington and Tehran. Trump made the threat during an interview with Fox News on […]
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — Saudi media content creator Farah Al-Ibrahim has transformed her experience in digital journalism into an independent platform focused on making art and culture more accessible. Al-Ibrahim founded Fann Culture in 2025 after years of working with major media organizations, where she developed digital content strate...
